2013 Nova Bus LFS Recall: Coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant…
NHTSA campaign 25V553000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Aug 26, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2013 LFS transit buses. The coolant hoses routed through the HVAC roof unit may fail and leak coolant into the passenger seating area.
The risk
Hot coolant that leaks into the passenger seating area increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Nova Bus will inspect and replace the hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Nova Bus customer service at 1-450-472-6410. Nova Bus' number for this recall is CR5752. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 18V117.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V553000 (manufacturer number CR5752). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.